Jesus said some pretty hard thingshard to hear, hard to take and hard to understand. Free pdf on hard sayings in the bible by christian authors. As you explore the historical and cultural context surrounding the four tough sayings found in this bible study the rich young ruler in mark 10, the canaanite woman in matt. Some difficult words from jesus that will challenge your soul. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Nov 12, 2016 jesus must have gotten a little tired of that kind of blithe indifference.
The more technical background of understanding the difficult words of jesus is to be found in scholarly literature authored by flusser, safrai, and others at hebrew university,2 but especially important as a prelude or com. The teachings are systematized in this book in accordance to the main themes touched by jesus. But dig deeper in scripture, and youll discover some things jesus said that were hard to swallow. Throughout the teaching ministry of jesus, he made many statements that were hard to understand or accept by his followers. Mar 15, 2016 lets take an indepth look at some difficult words from jesus that will challenge your soul. What was once a mystery becomes plain to a person once the holy spirit opens up their understanding matt 16.
The 14 most challenging, radical, dowereallyhaveto. Bruce, former rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at. The tough sayings of jesus is a group exercise covering four sessions. Thanks bible4life, this will be a great addition to my online library. The video leads into a discussion regarding the nature of giving things up, and why jesus asks us to do it. The love of jesus has been preached and proclaimed throughout the earth ever since the days of the apostles. Download free bible study when jesus said, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves john 6. Tough sayings of jesus the four gospels are filled with the words of jesus sayings that were to brand someone fool in this biblical sense was a violation of the soul so. When jesus said, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves john 6. Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build. The hard sayings of jesus what christians want to know.
Hard sayings of jesus lesson 9 unless you hate your father and mother. Pdf hard sayings of the bible clavel diacodavid academia. Why did he order king saul to wipe out an entire race of people i sam. What do we do when he talks about commitment, about counting the cost, or about sacrifice. Includes leader guide pdf and member book pdf for session 1 of tough sayings of jesus. Jesus used this type of saying in the six antitheses of 5. People have reacted differently over the hard sayings of jesus. A final category contains instructions about the lifestyle of disciples. Hard sayings of the bible download free bible study. Jesus spent his youth and early adulthood in the city of nazareth, in the land of galilee. The tough sayings of jesus volume ii contains four more difficult to digest passages that threaten to blow apart the comfortable vision of the son of god that many have created. The tough sayings of jesus explores the historical and cultural contexts around these passages. Jesus said many things that people could not understand. What did jesus mean by this statement, and by other hard sayings such as.
Some sayings are hard because they are difficult to understand, others because the demands they make on us are only too clear. The difficult sayings of jesus the meaning of life. Hey everbody, glad you found your way to our page for the tough sayings of jesus bible study. Mar 07, 20 the only place, at least in the douayrheims bible, where one of jesus sayings is described as hard is in john 6, where jesus tells the disciples. Why did he order king saul to wipe out an entire race of people i. In this collection of sayings jesus spoke of anger, discipline, honesty, vindictiveness, and love. Throughout the teaching ministry of jesus, he made many statements that were hard to understand. So jesus said to them, truly, truly, i say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. This 12part series explores many of jesus hard sayings. Some sayings are hard because they are difficult to understand, others because the. Sep 02, 2007 many people who believe in christ do not know what he really taught. In this series we see how even jesus toughest sayings are words of gospel life. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. You must hate your parents, spouse, siblings, and children matthew 10.
These are the hard sayings of jesusthe teachings we will examine in this series. The complete sayings of jesus by arthur hinds 1927 contents start reading page index text zipped like the jefferson bible, this is an attempt to edit the four gospels into a consistent account, in this case focusing on the words of jesus. They are unaware that they would not accept many of jesus instructions. Have snacks and listen to music from the playlist as people arrive. Mar 11, 2016 what do we think when we hear the tough sayings of jesus. The purpose of this page is mostly as a media resource for the weekly audio files to download and listen to before bible study, but occassionally well have some articles or cool links up for you to browse. Jesus was born into a jewish family and remained faithful to judaism all his life.
Understanding the hard sayings of jesus preaching source. Both matthew and luke recount jesus birth in the city of bethlehem, in what is now southern israel. In more than one place he lets loose with how he really feels. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on john 6. Nov 30, 2006 the tough sayings of jesus examines a few of jesus more puzzling conversations and confidently questions things jesus said that are, in most cases, difficult to swallow. Tough sayings of jesus the four gospels are filled with the words of jesus sayings that were remembered and recorded. Bruce examines seventy of the hard sayings of jesus to clear away the cultural and historical difficulties which keep us from grappling with the real challenge of jesus message. In fact, it is believe that the first written record of the life of jesus was a document of the sayings of jesus that scholars have labeled the q source and was in circulation long before the gospels were written down. Like his original hearers many people today find jesus sayings hard. Bruce, the hard sayings of jesus downers grove, il. The tough sayings of jesus examines a few of jesus more puzzling conversations and confidently questions things jesus said that are, in most cases, difficult to. Anyone who is young, old, male, female, no matter what sins you have committed anyone and everyone is invited to follow jesus. In this 12part study, we will explore some of the most prominent hard sayings in scripture.
In fact, it is believe that the first written record of the life of jesus was a document of the sayings of jesus that scholars have labeled the q source and was in circulation long before the gospels were written. The puzzling jesus, the demanding jesus, the hardedged jesus according to matthew. Eat my flesh, drink my blood can you imagine hearing jesus say to all who were listening whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in. Key words the lord regretted comparison i loved jacob, but i hated esau genre.
Bruces the hard sayings of jesus in 1983, with subsequent volumes appearing in 1988, 1989, 1991 and. The tough sayings of jesus volume 1 member book is a 4session study that examines a few of jesus more puzzling conversations and confidently questions things jesus said that are. Youll discover that questions and doubts are ok and can usually help to deepen your faith. Amen, amen, i say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Some completely rejected him and refused to believe and obey him. Hard sayings of the bible download free bible study did god really regret he created mankind, as gen. The bibliographic sources used in this work are the new testament and some apocryphal gospels. Whoever divorces and marries another commits adultery matthew 5.
In this introductory segment, a man is taken hostage and threatened that he must give up what is dear to him. These sessions are built upon a few of the toughest sayings of jesus. There is plenty of connecting narrative around the instances where jesus speaks, so. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. The hard sayings of jesus are not hard once a person has been regenerated by the holy spirit and they come to saving faith in jesus christ. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. If were honest, we all have moments when we find the words of jesus bizarre, confusing, or just plain offensive. Mar, 2008 what are some keys to understanding these hard sayings.
Before each group meeting time, set an open and comfortable environment. This dvd curriculum helps us achieve these goals, individually and as a group. Using these categories, students of the sermon on the mount can analyze the content and emphasis of other sayings in the sermon. The tough sayings of jesus volume 1 leader kit by michael kelley is designed specifically to help you as a small group leader, to create a closeknit community among your group as you discuss a few of the difficult things jesus said. Even his own disciples had difficulty in understanding him. Sep 07, 2007 the point is to act upon the words of jesus, but first we actually must hear them and pay close attention to them. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. The complete sayings of jesus christs bondservants.
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